The Plan
The attempt: Saudi Arabian Border to RAK UAE
Current record: 1 day 17 hours and 47 mins
Distance: 600+kms
Date: First week Nov 2023
Why: Raise money for Children’s Cancer treatment
The cause
Originally motivated by a personal aspiration, my journey took a profound turn when my wife bravely faced cancer. In the face of adversity, the priority of raising funds for charity, and supporting those in dire need, became an absolute mission.
During discussion with my wife she stated, "the only thing that could have been worse would be if one of our children had been unlucky enough to have contracted the disease." Her unwavering strength and stoic mentality inspire me daily and have also opened my eyes to the abundance of blessings in our lives. This realization fueled my determination to make a positive impact, and my heart led me to support the Al Jalila Foundation, with a particular focus on assisting children battling terminal or life-threatening cancer.
In the spirit of making a difference, I am committed to reaching out to the public, providing this donation link and relevant information, so that together, we can directly support this worthy cause. Let us unite to bring hope and joy to those children and families facing unimaginable challenges, and through our collective efforts, let us create a brighter future for those in need.
Your contribution, whether big or small, holds the potential to make a significant impact. By joining hands in this noble endeavor, we can bring about a positive transformation in support families who are in financial stress. This cause will assist the life of a suffering child and family.
For more information on our work, please visit: www.aljalilafoundation.ae
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It was lovely meeting you at haus & haus yesterday. Kudos on your outstanding achievement and your humanity.
Congratulations on the world record!
You're an inspiration!!
Well done Jimmy! :)
After seeing you the day after Jimmy at Tiara I am even more in awe of the achievement. Fantastic cause and a true demonstration of determination and mind over body! Dont know how you did it. Simon P LTC
Congratulations Jimmy. Inspiring! The haus & haus Group
Incredible effort for a fantastic cause!
Fantastic work for a fantastic cause!
Congrats Jimmy! Amazing 😍
Incredible Jimmy, you are a machine!!
Herculean Effort~ well done !
Do it, mate! Proud of ya' !
Simphwe thank you
Congrats Jimmy.
Well done
Fantastic effort for fantastic cause. Best of luck Jimmy and love to You, Abbie & Fam. Ant & Dean Toet & girls
Go Jimmy Go!
From Nick and Andreea in Tiara
Great cause, thank you for this initiative and all the best w the journey today
Best wishes on your effort for a noble cause! Austin & Elodie
All the best Jimmy! You trained me once at Josie and Kev’s house and I never forgot it.
All the best
Good Luck
Good luck Jimmy!
Good luck hoping you beat the record! Very thoughtful and great cause raising money for childhood cancer! All the best Joan and Brian Thiele